HIGHER EDUCATION WORKERS’ DAY CELEBRATED AT KARAGANDA INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY

On October 1, a ceremonial event dedicated to Higher Education Workers’ Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at Karaganda Industrial University. The celebration brought together university faculty, researchers, staff, and guests.

The event began with the State Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The staff was addressed with congratulatory remarks by Bakhyt Zhautykov, Chairman of the Board — Rector of Karaganda Industrial University, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor. He highlighted the contribution of faculty and staff to specialist training, the development of science, and strengthening the university’s position.

As part of the celebration, Bakhyt Zhautykov was awarded the “For Contribution to the Development of Social Partnership” badge by the Karaganda Regional Organization of the Kazakhstan Sectoral Trade Union of Education, Science and Higher Education Workers. The award recognized his work in strengthening cooperation, protecting employees’ interests, and developing social partnership in the field of higher education.

Another important event of the day was the conferment of the title of Honorary Professor of Karaganda Industrial University upon Yerkin Ongarbayev, former Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Law, Professor, Honorary Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Academician of the Kazakh National Academy of Natural Sciences.

During the ceremony, Kairosh Nogaev was presented with a certificate confirming the academic title of Associate Professor, and Zhadуra Avkurova was presented with a PhD diploma. The university’s first master’s student from Africa, Tuku Harrison, was awarded the “Best Young Scientist” badge and First-Degree Diploma by the International Research Center “Endless Light Science”.

The event continued with the presentation of awards to KarIU faculty and staff for many years of dedicated service and their contribution to the development of higher education and science. Representatives of the university staff received Certificates of Honor and Letters of Appreciation from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The celebration was accompanied by a concert program. Creative performances by the jazz orchestra of the Kali Baizhanov Concert Association were a pleasant addition to the ceremony and created a warm atmosphere for all participants.

List of Award Recipients

Title of Honorary Professor of Karaganda Industrial University:

— Yerkin Anuarovich Ongarbayev — former Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Law, Professor, Honorary Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academician of the Kazakh National Academy of Natural Sciences.

Academic Title of Associate Professor:

— Kairosh Abilovich Nogaev — academic title of Associate Professor in the field of “Multidisciplinary Engineering”.

PhD Degree:

— Zhadуra Sovetkhanovna Avkurova — PhD in “6D070400 — Computer Engineering and Software”.

“Best Young Scientist” Badge and First-Degree Diploma:

— Tuku Harrison — master’s student at Karaganda Industrial University.

Certificate of Honor from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

— Asel Nygmetollaevna Konakbayeva — Dean of the Faculty of “Economics and Construction”, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor;

— Asiya Stanislavovna Petrovskaya — Senior Lecturer at the Department of “Economics and Business”, Master of Economic Sciences;

— Tatyana Ivanovna Siverskaya — Senior Lecturer at the Department of “Energy”, Master of Technical Sciences;

— Baurzhan Zhansultanovich Erzhanov — Director of the Department of Marketing, Media and Creative Technologies.

Letter of Appreciation from the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

— Saule Kazhzhanovna Kabieva — Head of the Department of “Chemical Technology and Ecology”, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the National Engineering Academy;

— Vladimir Vitalyevich Merkulov — Senior Lecturer at the Department of “Chemical Technology and Ecology”, Candidate of Chemical Sciences;

— Alexander Igorevich Almazov — Senior Lecturer at the Department of “Chemical Technology and Ecology”, Master of Technical Sciences;

— Nazira Zhomartovna Aikenbayeva — Senior Lecturer at the Department of “Metallurgy and Materials Science”, Master of Technical Sciences;

— Shaizat Amantaikyzy Khamitova — Senior Lecturer at the Department of “History of Kazakhstan and General Education Disciplines”, Master of Humanities;

— Evgenia Varfolomeevna Paltseva — Senior Lecturer at the Department of “Physical Education”, Master of Sports;

— Alexander Salimovich Abdulov — Deputy Director of the Department of Digitalization and Cybersecurity, Master of Business Administration;

— Lidiya Nikolaevna Porokhova — Head of the Press Service of Karaganda Industrial University.

Letter of Appreciation from the Akim of Karaganda Region:

— Yerdos Sagatovich Aitbayev — Director of the Department of Infrastructure Operations and Development, Master of Engineering and Technology.